Finance and Operations Manager

School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United StatesAdministrationNov 24, 2025 Post Date107751 Requisition #

The Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics (SCBE) in the School of Medicine is dedicated to interdisciplinary research and education in biomedical ethics, providing clinical and research ethics consultation.SCBE also serves as a scholarly resource on emerging ethical issues raised by medicine and biomedical research.

We are seeking an Finance and Operations Manager to provide management and coordination of the Center's financial, administrative, and operational functions. This role includes managing multiple grants and funding sources, collaborating with the director to prepare and oversee Center budgets, supervising staff to support the research and teaching mission of SCBE, and partnering with faculty leadership on departmental affairs.

Duties Include

• Manage staff in the day-to-day operations for functional area(s) of responsibility. Responsible for hiring and retaining staff, career coaching, personal development for direct reports and accountable for the performance of employees. Ensure work completion within schedule and constraints.
• May independently or in collaboration with human resources managers, guide faculty supervisors in the interpretation and implementation of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
• Evaluate business processes and operational and/or financial effectiveness. Analyze and resolve complex issues and provide alternative solutions as necessary. May lead process improvement for immediate unit.
• Analyze unit needs and make recommendations to leadership for changes in staffing, facilities, health and safety compliance, finance, technology and/or administrative functions. Work with the Chair and/or Dean's Office regarding resources to support faculty activities and interests.
• Interpret, implement and ensure compliance with university academic and administrative policies and procedures within an operating unit. Recommend new internal policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Manage the finances across all sources for the annual budget, including developing, monitoring, analyzing, forecasting and reporting.
• Manage and coordinate grants and contracts for the department. Ensure compliance with institutional and external requirements.
• Represent the unit's business and academic operations within the organization/school.
• Manage student and faculty program administration for their unit.
• • Other duties may also be assigned

Education & Experience (required)
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (required)

• Demonstrated supervisory skills including conflict resolution.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of accounting, budget planning and financial forecasting.
• Working knowledge of grants and contract administration
• Strong negotiation and effective interpersonal skills.
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong expertise in business and management computer applications and databases.
• Strong knowledge in industry standards and/or regulatory requirements.
• Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines.
• Subject matter expertise for area(s) of responsibility.
• Able to keep abreast of general industry knowledge and trends

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sitting.
• Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat.
• • Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Working Conditions

• Occasional evening and weekend hours.

Work Standards

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,

The expected pay range for this position is $120,276 to $160,148 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4131
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: J
• Requisition ID: 107751
• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible

Salary : $120,276 - $160,148